9K720M Iskander-MU
Even though the age of MAD via nuclear ICBMs is over, the time of the Ballistic Missile isn't quite finished, thanks to their incredible range advantage over other weapons systems. Which is why the IOR has not retired Russia's fleet of Iskander short-range ballistic missile batteries. It has even made more of them.
Force Composition[]
- TEL/ Naval Vessel
Sensory[]
The Iskander-MU-launched 9M723M ballistic missiles relies on programmed targeting from its launcher to strike its target. It has inertial guidance for most of the way, and a DSMAC terminal E/O guidance system is fitted for enhanced targeting precision—within 5 meters—allowing it target important ships, such as aircraft carriers.
Upgrades[]
None.
Armament[]
9M723M (2)[]
The 9M723M is a two-stage SRBM fitted with a 700kg thermobaric warhead. The two-stage rocket design considerably decreases weight, therefore increasing range. Guided onto its target via inertia and an E/O guidance system, the 9M723M can reliably deliver the equivalent of 4.4 tons of TNT in a 100-meter radius target up to 1,00km away (the IOR couldn't care less about the INF treaty that limits range to 500km). One missile by itself is fully capable of leveling an entire city block. And they come in barrages of two.
Upgrades[]
None.
Protection[]
Depends on launching platform.
Upgrades[]
None.
Mobility[]
Depends on launching platform.
Upgrades[]
None.